My husband is on hormone treatment and will have radiotherapy when the cancer has shrunk. He’s on a waiting list to see the oncologist for a first appointment with them at Sheffield. At what point should we chase up the appointment and ask where he is on the list?
Thank you
Hello Babychamshine613e2e
Thank you for updating your partners profile - it's a great help. T3aN0M0 - clear bone scan and Gleason 7 = those magic words "Curative Pathway". So he's started his Bicalutamide and had his first Prostrap injection. All is good and the PSA should be dropping like a stone. I can't see any urgency to see the oncologist unless you have any questions.
Radiotherapy takes place once the Prostap has done it's work and "put the cancer to sleep" the radiotherapy then kills the cancer off. it's normal practice to wait 4-6 months before Radiotherapy starts to give the Hormone Therapy time to work.
As Hormone Therapy does tend to weaken your bone structure I would ask your GP for a prescription for Calcium/Vitamin D Tablets.
Best wishes - Brian.
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